Once again a chance comes for Higgins and once again a chance goes. The last remaining red stays out and the Scot skulks back to his seat, looking furious with himself. 35-44

It is all going Mark Williams' way so far and watch one of the best shots of the match - a triple plant back in frame two.

Mark Williams has a lead of 22, but has to take a seat after missing a double on a red into the middle pocket. 22-44

Maybe John Higgins needs some snacks of his own? He only makes 22 before gifting Williams a glorious position. This could soon be 3-0. (22-24)

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn loves to mention how the sport is a global one.

He ain't wrong.

Thirteen nationalities are represented in the media room from all parts of the world.

The full list includes: Britain, Ireland, China, India, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia and Thailand.

Peter: He's finished the wine gums now he's on an audience members packet of minstrels. Got to love Mark Williams. What a legend.

Kate O'Neill: Watching @markwil147, external tucking into Brian's minstrels is one of the best things I have ever seen in all my years of watching snooker.

Remember this?

Last year's final saw Mark Selby beat John Higgins 18-15 in a thrilling final to win the World Championship for the third time in four years.

The world number one is only the fourth player after Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan to claim back-to-back titles in the modern era.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two

Attitude wise, although it was a really nervy end to that semi-final last night, Mark Williams has so much respect for the game, as well as being laid back, that he can just turn it on.

After ninety seconds to make up his mind on a long shot, Williams shows no mercy to the red but is out of luck with no available pot on a colour.

But it's OK, he gets back to his seat with a few snacks waiting for him.

Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two

Mark would be just as comfortable playing this game in the car park as playing in the Crucible. Wherever he is he just fits in and does what he does.

Mark Williams' snooker has been sweet so far and he has had a sugar rush in between frames.

Handed some snacks from a fan, Williams sent down a few Minstrels with some Wine Gums saved for later.

John Higgins pots the pink ball while watching the rest, only to turn around and see the cue ball vanish into the middle pocket. The Scot has had a couple of chances to make it 1-1, but has wasted them and is now 2-0 behind.

That should be the frame. But it isn't. He missed a black off the spot earlier in this frame and has now done the same with the pink.

Higgins has a lot to do in this frame, at 14-48 behind, but there is still life in frame two.

Dennis Taylor
1985 world champion on BBC Two

I struggle to pick out who's the best tactical player out of these two. They're both brilliant at the safety part of the game.

Signs of nerves here. John Higgins can only make 14, but Williams misses a long red and leaves the cue ball in danger. The chance slips through Higgins' fingers though with a soft miss cut on the red. Williams' frame to lose now. 14-49.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre

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How is this for luck?

John Higgins was not at his best for large parts of the semi-final against Kyren Wilson, grinding out the frames and it was only in the last few frames where he found his fluency.

What did he put it down to?

Well, Higgins says he went back to his apartment after the second session and had left the TV on. The highlights of his match was on and he noticed he was pulling the cue too far back.

He came back to the Crucible for an hour's practice, got his action sorted out which played a big factor in reaching the final.

A missed black off the spot brings Higgins, 42-0 behind to the table. Mistakes from both men in the early stages at the Crucible.

Alan McManus
Former Masters champion on BBC Two

Both players throughout this final, will be smelling the flowers, taking it all in. When you're younger it's all about winning.

It's eat, sleep, snooker, repeat but that's not the case now. They'll be having the time of their lives out there.

Shane: Are we back in the early 2000’s?? Feels like it with John Higgins & Mark Williams in the World Championship final.

Aaron Wilkinson: Great to see these two legends in the final against each other. I’m 34 years old now, but I can remember the fresh faces of Mark and John when they lifted their first World Championship trophies many years ago. It takes me back.

Andi Cockbill: Amazing that we have a John Higgins v Mark Williams final in 2018. Both turned pro in 1992! Oldest combined age final for 40 years. Should be a classic.

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Williams' break ends at 27, but he leaves nothing on for the Scot.